Paramount launches new Sports Entertainment division
Former president of Skydance Media Jesse Sisgold will lead the division.
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Elizabeth Warren sounds alarm on potential Paramount-WBD deal
"This media merger must be blocked as a dangerous concentration of power."
Report: Paramount bidding to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery
The deal would include TNT Sports.
CBS Sports walking tall with Paramount-Skydance merger
Analyst predicts CBS will be ‘contender’ for UFC rights
You've seen David Ellison multiple times in the past year sitting in the front row, cage side with Ari Emanuel and with Dana White."
FCC formally approves Paramount-Skydance merger
The deal had been in regulatory limbo for months amid a lawsuit by the Trump administration.
Paramount reaches settlement with Trump admin, opens door for Skydance merger
Post-merger, CBS Sports is looking to be more active in live sports acquisition.
DirecTV, Paramount reach deal to add CBS to MySports skinny bundle
DirecTV just filled a major gap in its sports skinny bundle. According to a report by Mollie Cahillane...
What happens if ESPN exits MLB contract?
Paramount, Nielsen reach agreement after months-long impasse
The deal ends a drawn-out dispute between the two companies.
Nielsen makes Paramount viewership data less accessible to advertisers amid dispute
This seems to be a tactic by Nielsen to coerce Paramount into renewing its agreement with the viewership measurement company.
Paramount+ sees revenue, subscriber increases amidst Peacock partnership speculation
It was another strong quarter for Paramount+ as the streamer now has double the subs as Peacock, a rumored potential partner.
CBS could prioritize more live sports in primetime under new Paramount leadership
Less FBI, more sports?
NFL may have found new buyers for its media assets in Skydance, Paramount
The NFL has preexisting relationships with Skydance, Paramount and RedBird, making an expanded relationship potentially more natural than an equity deal with Disney.
Paramount writes down value of cable networks by nearly $6 billion
It was a mixed quarter for Paramount Global, which is also planning a round of layoffs.
NFL not expected to negotiate higher rights fee from CBS after Skydance deal
"We’ll obviously be paying close attention to the process."
After Paramount Global bid failed, Skydance is now trying to buy it through National Amusements
Skydance Media may take control of Paramount Global after all.
NFL reportedly feeling ‘some angst’ over Paramount woes
Paramount's prolonged sale process is beginning to worry the NFL.
CBS Sports could be key to Paramount+ survival hopes
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish reportedly set to step down amidst merger talks
Paramount Global enters exclusive merger talks with Skydance
Paramount Global turned down a $26 billion offer from Apollo Global to pursue exclusive talks with Skydance.
Apollo reached out to Paramount Global regarding potential deal
Apollo Global Management may be interested in a takeover or an asset purchase.
Paramount CEO makes the case for ESPN-Fox-WBD streaming venture
A major competitor to ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery seems to be making a case that the joint venture isn't comprehensive enough.
CBS netted an estimated $60 million off 10 bonus Super Bowl LVIII overtime ads
Super Bowl LVIII heading to overtime netted big rewards for CBS.
Roughly 800 employees being laid off at Paramount Global following record Super Bowl broadcast
As expected, a round of layoffs has come to Paramount Global.
